Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Blog

Traumatic brain injuries are complex neurological injuries that may go undetected in the immediate care resulting from a car accident or other traumatic injury.
Traumatic brain injuries are classified as either mild or severe. …

Insurance industry advocates have always targeted tort reform in order to reduce healthcare costs. They've introduced, and in some states, passed legislation capping damages in medical malpractice cases. Yet, there is no evidence…

Jurors in a birth injury medical malpractice trial in Kentucky ordered a local community hospital to pay the family of a young boy $18.27 million for injuries he sustained that will adversely affect him for the remainder of his life.
T.J.…

Since 2012, homeowners in Massachusetts have had two options for obtaining homestead protection for their residence. First, they can do it “the old way” — by filing a legal declaration of homestead at the county registry of…

The latest wrinkle in auto finance has a nasty edge to it, as lenders are pouncing on new technology that allows them to remotely shut off a borrower’s vehicle if they are only a few days late on a payment. Writing for the New York…

One of the nation’s largest debt collectors,Portfolio Recovery Associates, has been in the news lately, and this article exposes a hard truth about the collections system: Debt collectors know when your finances improve. Because debt…

University of New Hampshire School of Law Library Blog

Due to Vice President Biden's visit, the UNH Law Library is operating on a limited schedule on Wednesday, February 25th 2015. Only library personnel and NH Feb. Bar exam takers will be allowed into the library until the conclusion of the Vice…

"UNH School of Law in Concord will curtail operations, close the building, and cancel all classes and activities starting at 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 14th, lasting through Sunday, February 15th. For the safety of everyone, students,…

Due to the intensity and predicted nature of this latest storm, particularly heavy snowfall during the morning and evening commuting times, the University of New Hampshire School of Law in Concord will be curtailing operations, canceling…

The Italian government has asked the United States to renew a bilateral agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) restricting American import of archaeological artifacts in jeopardy of pillage.The protective MoU between the two nations…

Canadian Man Charged with Trafficking Dinosaur Fossils from China | Fossils Alleged to Have Been Masked as Stone

U.S. District Court in Tucson, AZ.A man has been arrested in Arizona for allegedly trying to sell dinosaur fossils imported from China to undercover federal agents. Jun Yang, a Canadian, faces criminal charges of archaeological smuggling and…

Cultural Heritage Events in Dallas and Philadelphia You Won't Want to Mi

Roger AtwoodRed Arch board of directors Roger Atwood and Victoria Reed will be featured at two upcoming events you will want to attend.Atwood will share his vast knowledge of cultural heritage looting on February 20 at the Dallas Museum…

The CDC’s Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) progress report reveals that while efforts to eliminate infections that commonly threaten hospital patients have shown improvements, more work is needed on infection control.
On any given…

Twenty years after the death of Boston Globe health reporter pioneer Betsy Lehman, medical errors are still far too common in Massachusetts. Lehman died of an overdose of chemotherapy drugs while being treated for breast cancer that was four…

A series of investigative articles in the Wall Street Journal examines the controversial marketing, training and use of power morcellators used in laproscopic hysterectomies and myomectomies for their role in spreading undetected cancers, and…

A court will look to many factors under RSA 461-A:6 when making an initial determination of parental rights and responsibilities. Provided that each parent is capable of providing a safe, loving home, one of the most important…

In the Matter of Susan Spenard and David Spenard was decided on October 17, 2014
The Facts
Husband and Wife married in 1998. During the marriage the Husband worked in real estate and owned several businesses and the Wife worked as an…

In the Matter of Susan Spenard and David Spenard was decided on October 17, 2014
The Facts
Husband and Wife married in 1998. During the marriage the Husband worked in real estate and owned several businesses and the Wife worked as an…

Divorce Is A Two Step Proceeding: Don’t Get Bogged Down in Temporary Matter

Divorce is really a two step process. The second step is the ultimate resolution of all issues on a permanent, basis, either following a trial or by agreement, as to all issues involved, including property division, alimony, child support and…

McLane’s Family Law Group is pleased to announce that Margaret R. Kerouac, a director in the litigation department whose practice focuses on family law, was appointed to the New Hampshire Supreme Court’s Professional Conduct…

By administrative order dated October 29, 2014, the Family Division created a ‘Complex Case Docket.’ The Complex Case Docket was created to efficiently manage and resolve complex cases, thereby streamlining the litigation process…

Employment Law Business Guide

Equal Pay Law Change and New Mandatory Poster in Effect January 1, 2015

As discussed by Nicholas Casolaro in his blog post from August, the NH law which goes into effect January 1st relative to equal pay prevents employers from discriminating between employees on the basis of sex by paying employees of one sex at…

In a unanimous decision, the US Supreme Court once again addressed the issue of whether time the employer requires an employee to do something is compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Integrity Staffing required its warehouse…

Domestic and sexual violence is now in the news almost every day, and New Hampshire has followed its neighboring state, Massachusetts, in enacting protective legislation. As of August 8, 2014 most Massachusetts employers became…

Last week I completed my certification to practice collaborative divorce in New Hampshire. Collaborative divorce is a new approach that attempts to find common ground so that a marriage can be resolved with an agreement. Not just a "deal,"…

The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed House Bill 492, the legalization and regulation of marijuana, on January 16, 2014. This bill contained 3 major pieces.
I. Legalizes the personal use of up to one ounce of marijuana by…

NH Legal Blog

From the moment a person is injured to the moment they receive a settlement or are paid on a court verdict, there are literally hundreds of events that can occur to deprive a person of rights. An aggressive, well-versed, experienced personal…

From the moment a person is injured to the moment they receive a settlement or are paid on a court verdict, there are literally hundreds of events that can occur to deprive a person of rights. An aggressive, well-versed, experienced personal…

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission is a powerful entity that can revoke or suspend liquor licenses and sanction organizations with hefty fines. Violations of liquor laws can even result in criminal prosecutions is some cases.
The laws…

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A Generation Gap Over Immigration - NYTimes.com
RAD~ Here are some excerpts from a really interesting article in the NYT....I often find it fascinating to try to understand what influences me to think the way I do about things and why others…

Paterson Move May Help Immigrants Facing Deportation - NYTimes.com
ALBANY — Gov. David A. Paterson announced on Monday that the state would accelerate consideration and granting of pardons to legal immigrants for old or minor criminal…

USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card
Fact Sheet
Introduction
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has redesigned the Permanent Resident Card¿commonly known as the "Green Card" to incorporate several…

New Hampshire Law Blog

Police Officer Civil Rights Violations
It can be scary and overwhelming to be stopped by the police, arrested, or subjected to a police investigation. While the majority of police officers follow the law and do what is right, there are some…

Police tasers are gaining popularity in police departments around the country. Police tasers were the topic at last month’s session of the Portsmouth Senior Citizens Police Academy. Police officers showed the seniors gathered at the…